Arcadia: Pray for our coastal neighbors in need

Thursday

Dec 6, 2012 at 12:01 AM

My family has been going to the Outer Banks on Hatteras Island for many, many years for the week of Thanksgiving. Sometimes the weather is cold, but many times it has been very warm and pleasant. This year was a very different experience. Because of the hurricane that went through a while back and also very bad Noreastern winds, things are very bad. At high tide the ocean came over the roads and they were closed. The only access for vehicles that did not have four wheel drive was by ferry, with waiting in line for up to nine hours. We need to pray for all the people that were involved in these bad situations. It not only affected their homes, but also all the businesses and economy on the islands.

By Patty SwingCorrespondent

My family has been going to the Outer Banks on Hatteras Island for many, many years for the week of Thanksgiving. Sometimes the weather is cold, but many times it has been very warm and pleasant. This year was a very different experience. Because of the hurricane that went through a while back and also very bad Noreastern winds, things are very bad. At high tide the ocean came over the roads and they were closed. The only access for vehicles that did not have four wheel drive was by ferry, with waiting in line for up to nine hours. We need to pray for all the people that were involved in these bad situations. It not only affected their homes, but also all the businesses and economy on the islands.Church will host chicken stew Sunday Everyone in the community is invited to come to a chicken stew on Sunday at the Arcadia Church of Christ. Serving will begin at 4 and the night service at the church will be at 6. You are invited to come and bring a friend. The young adults of the church are making this event happen and they would love to see you there.Come to Wednesday night planned events The following events are taking place at Friedberg Moravian Church on Wednesday nights through Dec. 12. Supper for everyone in the fellowship hall from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. Children's classes and singing from 6:15 - 7:30 p.m. FMY from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Adult class (mission presentations) 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. If either Forsyth or Davidson County cancel school due to bad weather then Wednesday night fellowship will be canceled. December will be busy time for studentsNorthwest students are looking forward to a busy December. The fourth- and fifth-graders presented a holiday performance on Dec. 4. The students did a great job singing and acting. Ellen Clayton, music teacher, was proud of all who participated. Canned goods were collected for needy families. Cheermania night, sponsored by the PTO, will be Friday. You can support the PTO while your children have fun. Speedy Lohrs' Restaurant is hosting a Northwest night on Dec. 18. We are so thankful for all the support the community gives to our school. Help the Lions help others in communityThe Arcadia Lion's Club is very busy during the month of December, as well as all year long helping people who have vision problems. The club will take their VIP's to the annual Christmas party at the YMCA in Lexington on Friday. This year the club has assisted three people with vision exams and getting glasses. They also participated in the Charity Days at Belk as a fundraiser. They would like to thank everyone who helped and supported this project.Join the book club The North Davidson LIbrary now has a book club that all you avid readers will find very interesting. Check with the staff there for lots of interesting events for children to adults that are going on. They will be happy to inform you of all kinds of interesting things that you will be interested in. Grange visits rest home to spread cheerThe Arcadia Grange visited with the Landmark Rest Home on Tuesday evening. The residents enjoyed ice cream and cake and playing bingo. The Grange will have its annual Christmas party at 6 p.m. Dec. 10. Bring your favorite covered dish to share and support the juniors and youth who are helping the community. Gail Whitehead from Crisis Ministry will be there to tell us about the homeless shelter and other things that are happening there.Prayers are needed Our sympathy goes out to the family of Ward Perrell ,who passed away last week. Death is always hard on a family, but it seems there are added sorrows when it happens near a holiday. God Bless. Thought to ponder My friend. I love you, not for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you. I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me. You have done it without a touch, without a word, without a sigh. You have done it by being yourself. Perhaps that is what being a friend mean.

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